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How alternative meats could help save the planet

As the US swelters under repeated killer heat waves, fire seasons start earlier and burn ever more acreage, and floods ravage Europe, the urgency of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions has never been greater. "Code red for humanity," indeed, as we were warned with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's sixth assessment.

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How Biden's infrastructure funding will help the US prepare for future climate disasters

Around $50 billion of President Joe Biden's infrastructure package is marked for climate resilience -- replacing roads to withstand extreme rainfall, treating forests to prevent wildfires and shoring up reservoirs that sank to new lows this year amid incredible drought.

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Houston’s Gospel Square: A Harmonious Future Rooted in Rich Third Ward Heritage

Houston's Third Ward is set to shine even brighter with the transformation of the historic Wesley AME Church into the eagerly anticipated Gospel Square. Thanks to a substantial $4.1 million HUD grant, this corner of Houston will soon pulse with new life as a versatile community hub.

Be Your Own Valentine: Seven Ways to Tap into Your "Love-Power" and Change Your Life

Romantic love is great and all, but "love-power" is far more potent—and it's something we all possess, regardless of our relationship status. Karen McGregor teaches you how to give yourself the best Valentine Day's present ever: a path to unlocking pure love-power.

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Radiation exposure drug maker says it is ramping up supply in Europe

Russia's refusal to rule out nuclear war has put the world in an unsettling reality: The unthinkable is suddenly a possibility -- if extremely remote. One drugmaker, Partner Therapeutics, isn't waiting to take action.

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A Virginia fifth grader is one of 13 child Covid deaths in the state. Her mom's message to non-believers: 'I am here to tell you it is not over'

A Virginia family is trying to process how their 10-year-old daughter went from being perfectly healthy to dying in five days from Covid-19.

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1.5-degree climate goal may be ‘deader than a doornail,’ scientists bitterly divided over it

For years, the fight against climate change has been symbolized by one number: 1.5.

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17 Businesses You Can Start From Home Today

As Covid-19 spread across the world in 2020, it left a trail of destruction on the employment front. Around 114 million people lost their jobs across the world in 2020. While many have since returned to work, many lost their jobs forever. While losing a job is certainly a calamity, you will soon need to get up, dust yourself, and look ahead. One way of doing this is by starting your own business from home today.

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Philadelphia man incarcerated as a teen is freed after more than a dozen years in prison

C.J. Rice is a free man, and as of Monday morning the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officially considers him legally innocent of the crime he was convicted of in 2013.

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Dan Rather Keynote Speaker at Red Cross “Wrapped in Red” Luncheon

Legendary journalist plans to share Red Cross experience at March 23 event

The American Red Cross of the Texas Gulf Coast announced today that broadcast journalism icon Dan Rather will offer the keynote address at its Wrapped in Red Luncheon, to be held on Thursday, March 23, at 12 p.m. at Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar, Houston, Texas

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Baby Charlie's New Day in Court

A court in London will again hear the case of baby Charlie Gard, whose parents are fighting doctors to keep him on life support so they can take him to the US for experimental therapy.

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Baby On Board: Flight Diverted After Woman Gives Birth Midair

It was not weather or a mechanical problem that diverted a Spirit Airlines flight on June 22. It was the unscheduled arrival of an additional passenger, born midflight, that caused the plane from Fort Lauderdale to Dallas to make an unscheduled stop in New Orleans.

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Two Texan Breweries Take Garland Tap-by-Tap

If you’re a lover of all things craft beer, you were raised on good Texas Barbecue, and you enjoy lively crowds, daily, then you are probably running one of the most successful breweries in North Texas. Intrinsic Brewing, located at 509 West State Street in Garland, Texas, is wowing the crowds with their distinct flavors of beer and their smokehouse barbecue.

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Congressional Leaders Speak Out Against North Korea and Implications of War

Congressional leaders Sheila Jackson Lee and Al Green are among many voices their concerns against President Donald Trump’s threat against North Korea and implications of War.

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Correa and McCullers Jr. Win American League Player & Pitcher of the Month Awards

Astros win player and pitcher of the month awards in the same month for the first time

Major League Baseball announced this afternoon that a pair of Houston Astros players have earned American League monthly awards for May. IF Carlos Correa has been named Player of the Month, while RHP Lance McCullers Jr. has been named Pitcher of the Month.

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Trump Calls for 'unity' After GOP Baseball Shooting

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for unity in the wake of the shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice that injured five people, including a top House Republican.

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40% Of Travelers Contract Infectious Disease On Vacation Tips To Help You Return Unscathed

Dr. Brent W. Laartz thought he was in for the ride of his lifetime when he set out on a horseback riding excursion in Costa Rica.

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Judge blocks part of Trump's sanctuary cities executive order

The judge sided with Santa Clara County, San Francisco and other jurisdictions

The ruling applied nationwide

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Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Esteban Santiago, the man accused of killing five people inside a Fort Lauderdale airport, pleaded not guilty to all charges Monday in federal court.

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Trump: Rupert Murdoch treats me better than Roger Ailes did

The president has been heard on multiple occasions talking about how Fox's coverage of him has become more positive since Murdoch took the reins at the network, sources at both the White House and Fox News told CNNMoney.